Chapter 22

“Ding‘ The elevator door opened, and Ello hurried out, quickly found room 2109, and gave it a few hard kicks

“Bang, bang, bang!” After a series of loud noises, the door opened

He immediately clenched his fists

But when he saw what the two people in the room were doing, he was stunned.

“Mr Lampard? What are you doing here?” Astrid looked at the man who had suddenly appeared in front of her, then glanced at the damaged door, looking puzzled. Elio looked into her perplexed eyes and said casually, “Just passing by

Colton said. “Your turn to play”

Astrid turned her head to look at Colton, a lollipop in her mouth, and she smugly placed down her hand: “Royal flush! You lose, pay up!”

She happily thumped the table and extended her hand to Colton, smiling.

“All yours, I’m wiped out again. You’re mally good!‘ Colton pushed all the money in front of him to Astrid and continued clapping.

happily counting the money her eyes

Elio suddenly snapped back to

He knew Colton was as smart as a five–year–old. What could

know when, but this girl’s every move was unconsciously affecting

for her were too intense, even he himself didn’t understand why this girl was so special

could keep calm and composed but now all of that had gone.

found the laughing and joking scene

“Mr Lampard, why don’t you join us for a game? It’s pretty boring with just the

He actually agreed?

was a bit surprised. She was just asking casually and hadn’t expected Ello

like the type

played for a while, and Astrid clearly felt that since Ello joined,

scared of Elio. Ever since Elio arrived, he stopped talking and

something else to do. You two continue playing.” After a round,

of the corner of her clothes, “Will we meet again?” “No.” Elio said coldly, devoid

Colton’s face, and Colton’s pupils contracted slightly. He then let go

aback by Elio’s unexpected speech. She looked at him in

he assuming authority over her decisions?

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